Suggest Remedy For Irregular Breathing And Dizziness While Walking

Posted on Mon, 30 Nov 2015

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Mon, 30 Nov 2015 Answered on

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Question : I am having problems breathing when active. While walking my breathing flutters regularly and feel lightheaded. No cough or mucus.Im having breathing problems. Whenever active my breathing flutters to a point where it stops my natural breathing rhythm. I do not have any cough or mucus just breathing difficulty

Answered by Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Anaemia, heart disease, lung disease, see internist.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query

It might interesting to know for how long this has been going on. Do you any family history of breathing disorders (asthma , chronic bronchitis) or any history of heart disease?

A proper clinical review is important. Simple causes of breathing disorders and tiredness should be carefully checked for like anaemia.

Heart diseases are common causes of breathing disorders. A chest X Ray, cardiac ultrasound and an electrocardiogramme could be useful to check for the heart,s intergrity A chest x ray added to a properly clinical review shall exclude lung diseases.

I suggest a proper clinical review with an internist first.

Thanks and kind regards as I wish you the best of health.

Dr Bain

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain (2 hours later)

I have had it on and off for a year. It tends to be more prominent during activity. I dont know if its related but i also have thoracic pain between shoulder blades. I have had acdf surgery 5 yeaes ago so thought it may be linked? Could excessuve caffeine cause this?

Answered by Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
See primary care Dr, unlikely for caffeine and surgery to explain symptoms

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query

I am afraid thiscsjould not be related to the surgery. However, a chest x Ray and ct scan could be informative.

Caffeine can increase the hearts beating rate but not to the extent of causing breathing difficukties.

Thanks and kind regards

Dr Bain

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj